La Banking on Hollywood Factor for 2028 Olympics

These two bank stocks stand out for improvement in 2025

Bank stocks had a wonderful 2024. A lighter regulatory burden and better interest-rate environment might set up another year of gains.

MarketWatch - 20h

Chuck D pleads for people to stop using Public Enemy’s Burn Hollywood Burn on videos of LA fires

The 1990 protest track ‘has nothing to do with families losing everything they have’ says the rapper, hitting out at TikTok and Instagram videos. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - 2d

Fintech IPOs return with precious little credit in the bank

Hope still wins out over experience as financial disrupters seek to ride the latest wave

Financial Times - 4d

Extended interview: L.A. fire chief on how budget cuts limited fire response "to a certain factor"

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley praises resilient firefighters as they battle fires across Los Angeles, talks about whether $17 million in budget cuts hampered the agency's wildfire ...

CBS News - 4d

Peter Sarsgaard on telling the story behind the live broadcast of the Munich Olympics attack

Actor Peter Sarsgaard, known for roles in "Presumed Innocent" and "Dead Man Walking," now stars in "September Five," recounting the harrowing story of an American broadcasting team during the 1972 ...

CBS News - 4d

Are you making it in this economy, or just getting by? These two factors can determine your status.

The last four years ushered in a divided economy that left some Americans “clobbered” and others racing ahead. Two factors — homeownership and stock ownership — determined the difference.

MarketWatch - 4d

Hield's X-factor status magnified in Warriors' win over Pistons

Buddy Hield's importance to the Warriors' success was readily apparent in Golden State's 107-104 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.

BBC News - 5d

Romanian Gymnast Involved in Olympic Medal Controversy Commits to Stanford

Ana Barbosu was awarded the bronze medal that was stripped from the American Jordan Chiles.

The New York Times - 5d

Demi Moore Teaches Hollywood a Lesson

She’s the 62-year-old queen of an awards season with overdue female diversity.

The New York Times - 5d

Behind the scenes of the new "Hollywood Squares"

The classic game show "Hollywood Squares" is getting a fresh update. Nate Burleson got a sneak peek.

CBS News - 5d

L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...

CBS News - 6d

Wait, how many banks were run in 2023?

More than you’d think!

Financial Times - 6d

What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.

CBS News - 6d

LA wildfire causes 'significant damage' at school made famous by Hollywood

A high school that appeared in films such as Carrie is said to have been impacted by blazes, according to an official.

BBC News - 6d

These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity

U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.

Inc. - 6d

Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers

PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulation

Financial Times - 6d

Spa-Francorchamps axed from F1 schedule in 2028 and 2030

Belgian Grand Prix agrees rotational deal from next year Dutch GP at Zandvoort will leave the calendar Formula One says the Belgian Grand Prix will be rotated from next year as the sport moves ...

The Guardian - 6d

Israeli airstrike targets armed group in West Bank

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Uber’s beaten-down stock is now riding higher, and these two factors explain why

Uber will buy back stock in an accelerated deal, while Wedbush has added it to its “Best Ideas List.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Olympic Sprinter Charged in Confrontation With Miami Beach Police

A lawyer for Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic medalist, described the police handling of the situation as “an unreasonable use of force.”

The New York Times - Jan. 5

This factor makes 11 stocks look like better bargains even after they soared in 2024

Some stocks’ price-to-earnings valuations declined even as they outpaced the S&P 500’s big gain.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

A bitter Hollywood divorce, an alarming cancer warning, and the arrival of Generation '??'

The U.S. surgeon general issues an alarming cancer warning, chess maestro Magnus Carlsen causes a stir, and South Korea's Jeju Airways suffers a tragedy.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Pep: De Bruyne age a factor in City future talks

Pep Guardiola has said that Kevin De Bruyne's age will play a factor in whether Manchester City extend him to a new contract or not.

ESPN - Jan. 4

US Olympic runner Fred Kerley arrested in Florida after police confrontation

Paris Olympic 100m bronze medalist arrested in Miami Kerley accused of interfering in unrelated investigation US Olympic runner Fred Kerley has been arrested in South Florida following a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

US Olympic sprinter Kerley tasered after police confrontation

United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Cowboys to meet with Mike McCarthy next week about coaching job; Jerry Jones says Week 18 game no factor

Dallas reportedly has until Jan. 14 to make a decision on McCarthy

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Simone Biles says it would be 'greedy' for her to compete at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Biles doesn't want to overstay her welcome, noting 'I'm humble enough to know when to be done'

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Hollywood ushers in hard-to-predict awards season with Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave aim for awards this weekend but without an Oppenheimer-sized juggernaut, it all remains up in the air. Full list of Golden Globe nominations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Streeting defends 2028 timescale for long-term social care plans

The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".

BBC News - Jan. 3

World's oldest living Olympic gold medalist Agnes Keleti dies at 103

Olympic champion Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist died at the age of 103 on Thursday, the Hungarian Olympic Committee said.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?

When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time around

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic medal winner, dies at age 103

Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103

Hungarian gymnast survived persecution of Jews in second world war and won five golds across two Games. The world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist, the Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, who ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2